For not utilizing Manoj Bhandage’s potential Dodda Ganesh lashes out at RCB
Former India player Dodda Ganesh has criticized the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for not giving an opportunity to the emerging Manoj Bhandage over the last two seasons. The uncapped player is wreaking havoc in the early stages of the Maharaja T20 Trophy for the Mysuru Warriors.
Bhandage scored a stunning unbeaten 58 runs off 33 deliveries with the aid of five fours and three sixes while batting at No.7 to help his side post 182. However, his knock went in vain as the Bengaluru Blasters chased down the total, as Bhandage chipped in with 1.2 overs.
In the second match of the tournament, he scored an unbeaten 42 runs off 16 deliveries at a strike rate of 262.50 to help his side win a rain-curtailed clash against Shivamogga Lions. He was also adjudged the Player of the Match for his heroics.
Bhandage, however, has not availed a chance to showcase his ability in the Indian Premier League (IPL) so far. Social media hailed Bhandage’s recent knocks in the Maharaja T20 Trophy, and Dodda Ganesh replied to one of the fans’ insights on X.
“I’ve been harping about him from 2 seasons now. But the @RCBTweets benched him for 2 editions straight and didn’t give him a game. Not even as an impact substitute. Manoj Bhandage is one of the clean strikers of the cricket ball. Hope some franchise gives him the opportunity,” Dodda Ganesh wrote.